Imperial Beach, CA vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga leads in crime level (8.0 vs 14.8). Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 41). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $75,731).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 25,458 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+2.1 |
D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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